Archive for September, 2008
September 30, 2008 at 10:31 am · Filed under DC
I cannot wait till this week at our 1st Thursday Service!
This week DC Metroers will take the plunge as they step out in faith to be water baptised…
This gets me so fired-up as I remember the moment when I was water baptised, it was from that moment forward that my relationship with God went to the next level… We even see this in Jesus’ life, the moment He was water baptised is the moment His ministry on earth began. From that moment forward He was walking out His earthly ministry with great power and influence… Go God!
If you have not been water baptised, then make the decision now to let this Thursday become that same Turning Point for you…
If that is you, then contact our church office (571.970.0903) or email julie lee at julee@dcmetrochurch.org to add your name to the growing list of people who are jumping in… You can also just show-up as we will have towels and a change of clothes ready for you…
To The DC Metro Family – Hey guys lets support all those who are going to be baptised by celebrating with them this Thursday on this powerful turning point in their lives… (for directions to 1st Thursday click the graphic below)
Bless You and May God Bless All Those Getting Baptised…
Pastor D
September 26, 2008 at 11:45 am · Filed under DC
For the last couple of weeks we have been looking at cultural myths about God in our Mythbusters Series…
This week is sure to answer one of the age old myths that we have all had at some point in our lives…
_ God Wants Me Happy _
I look forward to a very revealing look into what God’s Real Heart is behind this interesting thought…
Get Ready For A Great Weekend at DC Metro!
See You On Sunday!
Go God!
Psalm 68:19 – “Praise be to the Lord, to God our Savior, who daily bears our burdens. Selah”
September 24, 2008 at 10:32 am · Filed under DC
Looking forward to another great week of group this week… Last night I had a great “group” time with the DC Metro Staff at our staff meeting which is really not a staff meeting these days, really more of a two hour prayer meeting – Go God! Don’t worry, you were prayed for – wherever you were last nigth – you were defintely positively affected by our prayer time last night, especially if you are part of the DC Metro Family… These guys can pray…
Speaking of becoming part of the DC Metro Family, wanted to give a quick plug on our Membership Reception that is happening tomorrow night September 25th… It is actually a casual dinner and class where you can explore becoming a member of the Church…
These receptions are always a lot of fun, and if you are interested in attending, just drop myself or even better, Mrs. Julie Lee a quick email at julee@dcmetrochurch.org and she can set you up with the full details
Candid Thought:
I know that there is alot of issues, concerns, even anxieties swirling around in our country, media, and financial markets – but be encouraged – GOD IS BIGGER THAN THESE THINGS!
Philippians 4: 4-9 “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers (and sisters) whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything is praiseworthy – think about such things. Whatever you have learned or recieved or heard from me, or seen in me – put into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.”
September 22, 2008 at 9:52 am · Filed under David
Come follow me ~ Jesus to Peter by the boat…
Come follow me ~ Me to all those who go on twitter.com
No Seriously – I am trying this new thing called twitter (www.twitter.com) which is pretty cool… If you are interested in checking it out and signing up, then come “follow me” once you are on… You can search for me by looking up David Stine (go figure…)
What a community builder…
It is gonna be a great week…
David
September 21, 2008 at 9:09 pm · Filed under Uncategorized
Hey guys pray with me in the launch of what is sure to be one of the most impactful ministries at church – Student Ministries!
That is right – I need all of you praying with me as we embark on this new area of ministry at DC Metro… After personally serving for several years as a youth pastor, I can honestly say that there is not a more fertile ground for sewing into within our community…
The Middle School and High School Students of this city need a place to call their home church (DC Metro) and their youth ministry (ELEVATE – cool name huh…)…
It all kicked off this Sunday Night with their first student service at the Salvation Army (Thank You Salvation Army for Allowing Us To Use Your Building For This Important God-First Endeavor)… If you or someone you know is in Middle School or High School – then encourage them to attend every Sunday Night…
Final Thought:
It is said that 85% of all Christ Followers make their decision to follow Christ before the age of 18… Let’s pray that the Holy Spirit uses DC Metro as the place for so many in this age group to make that decision this fall…
GO GOD!
Pastor D.
September 19, 2008 at 9:40 am · Filed under DC
Have you wondered whether eating chocolate really causes acne or if eating turkey actually makes you sleepy? These are just two of the myths that our wonderful announcers busted this past Sunday…
There’s actually no connection between eating chocolate and getting acne AND eating turkey does not make you sleepy! Turkey does contain a natural sedative, but this same sedative is found in many other meats and cheeses. Plus, you do not ingest enough of it in one setting to feel the effects. However, eating a big heavy meal such as Thanksgiving dinner has been known to make you very drowsy because blood flow to the brain is decreased. (Ok, ok, I know! Enough with the science stuff…)
This past weekend I had a great time busting the myth of whether all roads lead to heaven…If you missed the message, be sure to listen to it here.
I’m looking forward to another GREAT weekend of Busting Myths About God…
This week’s myth – “I Can Handle It Myself”
See You There…
September 17, 2008 at 4:15 pm · Filed under DC
Metro Groups Launching Tonight…
So pumped for all of our leaders and all those who have signed up to attend.
For more information about different group locations, directions, and meeting times please click here…
Enjoy your night and God Bless,
Pastor D.
2 Timothy 1:7 (LB) “For the Holy Spirit, God’s gift, does not want you to afraid of people, but to be wise and strong, and to love them and enjoy being with them.”
PS – If you have not signed up for a Metro Group yet – dont worry – we will have a big sign-up at church on Sunday! See You There!
September 17, 2008 at 3:39 pm · Filed under DC
There was a great Guest Services Team BBQ that I got to attend last Sunday Night and boy was it fun… I dont always hear about all the happenings at the church now days, but when I get invited to food, there is always a celebration in my heart (Ok – stomach too…)
Guest Services Team
Not just because I was invited to their party (OK – Maybe that is a little untrue) but, I wanted to give a quick shout out to our Guest Service Team. These guys are such an important part of the Excellent DC Metro Experience that we all enjoy. They so faithfully greet everyone who walks into the church (I know it is a theater too – but really its a church…) on Sunday mornings… Way to go guys and gals…
Guest Service Leaders
Also want to recognize the Guest Service Leaders who work so hard all week to make it an even smoother process on the weekends. They are none other than my dear friends Matt & Amber Streit. Matt & Amber do such a great job scheduling, encouraging, and building this team – you guys rock! Also a new addition to their leadership is someone also very very dear to me (ok – She Is Amazing!!!) MY WIFE!!! Taryn is doing so good (and she gets to hang with Amber) to help make the experience all that it can be for all those who attend each week… Great job you three as you and the entire guest services team bless everyone at the church – every week!
Go God!
Bless You,
Pastor David
PS – If you are interested in being on this team on Sundays be sure and find my wife Taryn or Amber on Sunday Mornings and let them know you want to help make others feel so welcomed…
September 12, 2008 at 1:18 pm · Filed under Uncategorized
So you get into a discussion with one of your co-workers about religion and they insist that there are many ways a person can get to God… Hmmm. That can’t be right or can it? I mean that about it – how could a loving God send a person to hell?
Sounds Like a Job For DC Metro Myth Busters…
- Hey Guys,
Very excited about our kick off of this great new series, it is sure to be a great time in God’s Word as we navigate through so many of todays myths – busting them with God’s Word. This Sunday we are going to solve the myth that: All Roads Lead to Heaven.
Get ready for some myth busting starting this weekend… and as the old 80s Ghost Buster theme song says – “Bustin Makes Me Feel Good!”
Love you guys,
Pastor D.
September 10, 2008 at 9:32 am · Filed under DC
After much rain on Saturday, The Convoy of Hope Event was pushed to Sunday… Never-the-less the show went on as re-scheduled on Sunday and DC Metro was there in a big way…
Let me just say first that I am so proud of all the DC Metroers who signed up for this huge event. In total we had over 60 people scheduled to be at this event on Saturday. Great Job Guys as this is a huge step for us as a church by reaching out as the “Body of Christ” unified with so many other churches (48) throughout the DC Metro Area. Much commendation was given to DC Metro for being a huge part of this event (So Go GOD!). Also, quick shout-out to Mrs. Julie Lee (DC Metro Outreach and Childrens Director) for heading up our efforts in this hope filled endeavor.
We had DC Metro “Convoy” of about 10 people who were able to make it on Sunday after church which to me was a great showing to this rescheduled event… I know that many of you wanted to attend, but let me just say, you were well represented on Sunday… The Sunday Crew ended up: helping with kids, picking up trash (My Favorite), and doing tear-down of the event.
I had a great time and was able to hang a bit with some other local pastors that were there after their sunday services… One of the other church Pastors, Mark Batterson and myself ended up working together as we tore down the barricades around the event with tons of other people as well… This to me even further exemplified the unity between churches that was so obvious, and that I was so thankful to be a part of through this event (Unity, Something I think we all long for and DC Metro will strive for…) (Go GOD!)
Psalm 133: 1-3 How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity! It is like precious oil poured on the head, running down on the beard, running down on Aaron’s beard, down upon the collar of his robes. It is as if the dew of Hermon were falling on Mount Zion. For there the LORD bestows his blessing, even life forevermore.
This unity had huge impact (as it always does in the Kingdom) as the “body” was able to give away: 80,000 lbs of groceries to over 10,000 people!!! What an event! Go God! Thank God for the unifying effort of Convoy of Hope and DC Metro Church… Great Job you guys…
When one of us is reaching, we are all reaching together as a church…
Bless You,
David
PS – If you had to miss this event – don’t worry another is coming October 4th called Art on the Avenue (More To Come On That Later…)
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